2024  MDRT Global Conference

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August 27–30, 2024
DURATION: 4 DAYS
Dubai, UAE
Dubai World Trade Centre
6,000+ members
35+ countries represented

An oasis of excellence awaits

Elevate your practice, engage with the best in the business and create a lasting community during this transformative experience.

  • Hear from captivating speakers who inspire.
  • Network with like-minded professionals from all over the world to gain fresh perspectives that fuel innovation.
  • Take your skills to the next level as you immerse yourself in sessions designed to empower your personal and professional growth.
  •  Lock in best practices to bring back to your workplace so you and your business thrive.

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Read about the topics explored at this year’s meeting on the . Be inspired by creative business concepts, learn specialized information from world-class speakers and discover new ways to expand your career.

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The 2024 MDRT Annual Meeting and its official hotels will be in one of the most beautiful cities in the world — Vancouver. , discover and get a flavor of everything this incredible destination has to offer.

2024 Annual Meeting travel applications for Vancouver may take up to six months.
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Schedule

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration and ConneXion Zone Open

Registration, MDRT Foundation Booth, Networking and Entertainment

2 – 3:30 p.m.
PGA Volunteer Kickoff and Breakout Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
First-Time Attendee Session
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Main Platform
Note:  Schedule is subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
9 – 11 a.m.
Main Platform

Gregory B. Gagne, ChFC

Incoming Presidential Address

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Michael Crossland

The power of perspective

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Eunice Chen

Time management tips to maximize your day and your week

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Adrian P. Baker, Dip PFS

MDRT Foundation and All Hands and Hearts

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Jessica Thompson

MDRT Foundation and All Hands and Hearts

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Maysoon Zayid

Butterflies Cancan

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Marty Wilson

Change without fear: the science of staying motivated and productive through times of relentless upheaval

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Amanda Stevens

Turning clients into advocates

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Geoff Ramm

The art of personalization

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Shola Richards

The Ubuntu leader

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Matt Mayberry

High-performance in a changing world

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Kaplan Mobray

Managing your brand to grow your business

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Benjamin Loh

Telling your stories to be #TopofMind

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Chaunté Lowe

The journey forward: how to thrive in the face of adversity

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David King

Outcome selling: uncover desired outcomes, seed with a story, plan to win

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IN-Q

Change your story, change your life

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Louis Andrew Ang Gimenez

Leveraging your "WHY" toward sustained business growth

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Yeoh Tan Fung Jenny, RFP

Selling critical illness insurance with the CI info cube

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Jaslyn Ng

The 3 Rs to quickly build rapport

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Lee Chi-Hsiang, CFP, MSF

How to share the impact of MDRT with clients

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Romel Rivera Garganera

The cost of delay

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Richard Dobson, CFP, BA

Turning complex jargon into simplicity and clarity

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Mohamad Manmohan Abdullah, ChFC, CLU

How to improve prospecting by blasting through call reluctance and fear

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Yung Sze Hon Solomon, RFC, LL.b (Hons)

An umbrella story

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Anna Hung Chan

From zero to 250 km of courage

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11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
ConneXion Zone Open

MDRT Foundation Booth, Networking and Entertainment

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Court of the Table and Top of the Table Program and Lunch

(Ticketed event at time of registration. Exclusively for 2024 Court of the Table and 2024 Top of the Table members.)

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Focus Sessions
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
MDRT Center for Field Leadership Session

(Exclusively for MDRT Center for Field Leadership members. Session presented in English only; no interpretation will be offered.)

3 – 4 p.m.
Focus Sessions
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
MDRT Center for Field Leadership Session

(Exclusively for MDRT Center for Field Leadership members. Session presented in English only; no interpretation will be offered.)

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Focus Sessions
Note:  Schedule is subject to change.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
9 – 11 a.m.
Main Platform
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ConneXion Zone Open

MDRT Foundation Booth, Networking and Entertainment

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Focus Sessions
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
MDRT Center for Field Leadership Session

(Exclusively for MDRT Center for Field Leadership members. Session presented in English only; no interpretation will be offered.)

3 – 4 p.m.
Focus Sessions
3– 4 p.m.
MDRT Center for Field Leadership Session

(Exclusively for MDRT Center for Field Leadership members. Session presented in English only; no interpretation will be offered.)

4:30 – 5 :30p.m.
Focus Sessions
4:30 – 6 p.m.
MDRT Center for Field Leadership Reception and Awards Ceremony

(Exclusively for MDRT Center for Field Leadership members.)

Note:  Schedule is subject to change.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Court of the Table and Top of the Table Open Forum

(Ticketed event at time of registration. Exclusively for 2024 Court of the Table and 2024 Top of the Table members.)

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Registration Open
9 – 11 a.m.
Main Platform
Note:  Schedule is subject to change.

Program

The Global Conference offers attendees programming in two different session formats.

On the largest stage at the Global Conference, Main Platform offers engaging and inspirational content from featured member speakers, industry leaders, the MDRT Foundation and your Executive Committee.

*These sessions are interpreted in all languages.

Guest Speakers: Thought leaders, inspirational stories and industry content delivered by featured nonmember speakers covering topics relevant to financial services, sales strategies, business practices and work-life balance.

MDRT Speaks: A highlight of the meeting, MDRT Speaks is a fast-paced showcase of MDRT members sharing innovative and creative business concepts. Come away with ideas to improve your productivity, client engagement strategies and business practices.

Executive Committee Addresses: Hear from your MDRT Executive Committee, including the 2024 Presidential Address.

MDRT Foundation: Learn about the 2024 charity partner and the continued impact our MDRT Foundation is making across the globe.

These sessions provide special and exclusive content, as add-ons to the Global Conference. Membership qualifications apply for each session and pre-registration is recommended.

First-Time Attendee Session: Connect with fellow first-time attendees at this valuable session and learn how to best navigate the meeting. Don’t miss out on this special experience with your peers that will celebrate your success, provide inspiration and offer camaraderie that will last well beyond the four days in Dubai. This session is geared for first-time attendees, but all are welcome.

Court of the Table and Top of the Table Lunch Session**: Enhance your Global Conference experience by joining fellow Court of the Table and Top of the Table members at this exclusive Wednesday lunch session. (This event is open to 2024 Court of the Table and 2024 Top of the Table members only.)

Court of the Table and Top of the Table Open Forum**: Court of the Table and Top of the Table members will have an opportunity to connect and engage in conversations about subjects that matter to them during this 60-minute session on Friday morning. Informal round table discussions will be grouped by language. (This event is open to 2024 Court of the Table and 2024 Top of the Table members only.)

MDRT Center for Field Leadership Sessions**: For MDRT Center for Field Leadership members only, these four special sessions are targeted specifically for field and home office leaders in financial services. Packed with team management strategies and aligned with the MDRT Culture of Excellence Awards, these sessions will help you accelerate your leadership journey and connect with fellow MDRT Center members. (These sessions are presented in English. No interpretation will be offered.)

** Membership qualifications apply; pre-registration recommended

Designed to spark new ideas and provide solutions to today’s challenges, Focus Sessions do not disappoint! Join member and nonmember industry experts as they share knowledge covering a variety of subject matter, including protection products, wealth management, retirement strategies, marketing, prospecting, business processes, staffing and technology.

Join MDRT sponsor members as they share knowledge and expertise through quick-hit 20-minute presentations, highlighting their MDRT journeys and experiences.

Registration

Registration and housing for the 2024 MDRT Global Conference will open May 21, 2024. Mark your calendars.
Registration and housing for the 2023 MDRT Annual Meeting will open March 21, 2023. Mark your calendars.
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Advance Registration Fee

May 21, 2024 ( 7 p.m. Central Time) –
June 25, 2024 (6:59 p.m. Central Time)
USD
995
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  • Admittance to all sessions
  • Optional EDGE Peer Group Discussions matching for members who opt in
  • Lunches, Meal Breaks and Welcome Reception

General Registration Fee

June 25, 2024 (7 p.m. Central Time) –
July 30, 2024 (6:59 p.m. Central Time)
USD
1,095
  • Admittance to all sessions
  • Optional EDGE Peer Group discussions matching members who opt in
  • Lunch, Meal Breaks and Welcome Reception

On-Site Registration Fee

On or after July 30, 2024 (7 p.m. Central Time)
USD
1,195
On-site registration is not guaranteed and is based upon availability.
  • Admittance to all sessions
  • Optional EDGE Peer Group discussions matching members who opt in
  • Lunch, Meal Breaks and Welcome Reception
Fees subject to change. All funds must be in U.S. dollars (USD). Registration will be open until the meeting reaches capacity, at which time registration will close.

Meeting Eligibility

Those eligible to register are 2024 MDRT members, 2024 MDRT Center for Field Leadership members, 2024 MDRT Agency Manager Program members, 2024 MDRT Academy members and 2024 MDRT Mentoring Program mentees. Spouses, children, relatives, friends or business associates are not permitted to register or attend any official functions or events.

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Mentees

Visit the MDRT for more details about how to become a mentor or mentee.

Agency Managers

To enroll in the Agency Manager Program, and email to fully activate your enrollment. If you have an MDRT ID number, please have it available.

MDRT Academy Members

For more details about this association for advisors striving to reach MDRT, visit

MDRT Center for Field Leadership

For more information on this association for field and home office leaders, visit

Refunds

Registration cancellation requests must be emailed to MCI at to be eligible for a full refund.

  • Cancellation requests received on or before July 11, 2024: 100% registration fee paid, less a USD 100 administration fee
  • Cancellation requests received July 12 – July 25, 2024: 50% registration fee paid, less a USD 100 administration fee
  • Cancellation requests received on or after July 26, 2024: No refunds
  • Ticketed and prepaid events: No refunds on or after July 26, 2024

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PGA Volunteers

Enhance your meeting experience by becoming a Program General Arrangements (PGA) volunteer. Network and make new friends from around the world while assisting in vital roles to help make the Global Conference a positive experience for fellow attendees. Learn more and sign up for one of seven task forces when you register for the meeting.

PGA Volunteer Kickoff

Volunteers must attend the PGA Kickoff on Tuesday, August 27, at 2 p.m., so plan to arrive in Dubai in time to hear a special presentation, receive important details regarding your assignment and meet others on your team. All volunteers must be MDRT members. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Access MDRT

MDRT Member Benefits Hub

Visit the MDRT Member Benefits Hub to learn about everything MDRT has to offer. Get a tutorial of the MDRT App, discover valuable content on , and learn about MDRT’s Mentoring Program, the MDRT Academy and MDRT Center for Field Leadership.

MDRT Foundation

The MDRT Foundation gives to charitable organizations worldwide, demonstrating the generosity, service and impact of MDRT members. Learn more about how you can get involved with the .

MDRT Store

Performance. Leadership. Initiative. These are qualities that distinguish MDRT members. Showcase your MDRT pride by visiting the site of our entire e-commerce catalog to find plaques, jewelry and more MDRT-branded items. Look for signs in the ConneXion Zone in Exhibition Halls 3-4 on how to order from the online. The MDRT Store will not process any physical transactions during the Global Conference.

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